How far is Tacoma, WA from Belfair, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Belfair, WA is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.55 mi
00h 51m
Flight
22.54 mi
36.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.54 mi
Kilometers
36.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.55 mi
Kilometers
55.6 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belfair
Wed, Apr 15, 5:18 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Wed, Apr 15, 6:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-15T04:27
Arrive Belfair
Wed, Apr 15, 5:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gig Harbor
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Tacoma
17.3 mi
00h 25m
To Belfair
17.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Belfair.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Belfair.

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue

    2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Sprague Ramp

    1466 ft · 42 sec · Sprague Ramp

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    839 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    2068 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.4 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Mullenix Road

    1728 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Mullenix Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Burley Road Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southeast Lider Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Lider Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Lider Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Lider Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenwood Road Southwest

    1885 ft · 40 sec · Glenwood Road Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southwest Lake Flora Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Lake Flora Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3 Southwest

    3078 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 3 Southwest

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast State Route 3

    1265 ft · 21 sec · Northeast State Route 3

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast State Route 3

    38 m · 2 sec · Northeast State Route 3

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast State Route 3

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast State Route 3

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast State Route 3

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Belfair.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
19.8 mi · 57%
Southwest Lake Flora Road
6.47 mi · 19%
Northeast State Route 3
1.88 mi · 5%
Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1.04 mi · 3%
Southeast Lider Road
0.99 mi · 3%
South 11th Street
0.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

19.4 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gig Harbor
00h 25m from Tacoma
Leave By
4:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tacoma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belfair.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Belfair?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Tacoma and 17.3 miles from Belfair.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tacoma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belfair.

Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gig Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 13.1 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Burien City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Burien City Hall

Burien , WA
400 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office
Tacoma Municipal Court
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Tacoma Municipal Court

Tacoma , WA
930 Tacoma Ave S #841, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 2.1/5 48 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

35 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

36 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Belfair. Straight-line distance: 22.54 mi (36.28 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
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#2 Belfair

Belfair is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.4506500, -122.8273700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Belfair (-122.82737, 47.45065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $6.38
Round trip
$12.77
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.38 $12.77
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.79 $13.58
Premium $5.77 $7.04 $14.08
Diesel $5.47 $6.67 $13.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Belfair. The current time is 04:27:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.